Solar cell measurement system and solar simulator

ABSTRACT

A measurement system having a light source, a holding device, and a measurement device. The light source includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) configured to generate light beams with different wavelengths, and the emission spectrum of the light source complies with a predetermined standard. The holding device is configured to hold an object under test. The measurement device is configured to measure the electrical properties of the object under test after the object under test is illuminated by the light source.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present disclosure relates to a solar cell measurement system and asolar simulator.

2. Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37CFR 1.97 and 37 CFR 1.98.

With diminishing energy resources in recent years, solar modules havebecome more and more popular in production, manufacture, andverification. Measurement systems using solar simulators are required inproduction line and validation organizations since the solar simulatorcan provide a steady-state light source at any time and any place.

A solar simulator is an emission apparatus that can reconstruct solarspectral distribution very accurately. The solar simulator is necessaryfor some solar products when functional tests, such as testing ofconversion efficiency of a solar cell or an accelerated aging test of asolar cell, are performed. With the increasing popularity of the solarmodules, the market for such solar simulators is growing.

Solar simulator technology has developed for decades, and a variety ofproducts are currently available. However, most of them are fabricatedby a xenon lamp, causing the products to have such disadvantages asshort lifespan and high cost. A prior art solar simulator combines anincandescent lamp with a xenon lamp as a light source, and the simulatedlight is implemented by filtering infrared light of the incandescentlamp with a filter plate and incorporating infrared light of the xenonlamp. Spectral distribution of the simulated light with such combinationis close to an actual solar spectral distribution. However, thestructure of this solar simulator is complicated, and the xenon lamp hasa short lifespan, high power consumption and high price, limiting thebenefits of its use.

Another prior art flash-based solar simulator also uses a xenon lamp asa light source. The simulator can simulate the sun light in a very shorttime, which is similar to a photoflash, and a typical xenon lamp canflash one hundred thousand times. In addition to the aforementioneddisadvantages of the xenon lamp, the flash-based solar simulator cannotbe used in reliability tests, such as an accelerated aging test or alight soaking test. In addition, when a test for a solar module isperformed, the total test time needs to be very short, and the simulatorwith such structure will increase the measurement cost.

A prior art measurement method using a flash-based solar simulatormeasures properties of a solar cell in accordance with an irradiancedetector and an electronic load. The method measures the properties ofthe solar cell by using the solar simulator having a short pulse flash,and the duration of the pulse is between 1 and 100 milliseconds.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure provides a measurement system. A measurementsystem according to this aspect of the disclosure comprises a lightsource, a holding device, and a measurement device. In one embodiment ofthe disclosure, the light source includes a plurality of light emittingdiodes (LEDs) configured to generate light beams with differentwavelengths, and the emission spectrum of the light source complies witha predetermined standard. In one embodiment of the disclosure, theholding device is configured to hold an object under test, themeasurement device is configured to measure the electrical properties ofthe object under test after the object under test is illuminated by thelight source.

Another aspect of the disclosure provides a solar simulator. In oneembodiment of the disclosure, the solar simulator comprises a coolingsystem, a holding device, a light source array, and an optical system.In one embodiment of the disclosure, the holding device is configured tohold an object under test, the light source array is attached to thecooling system and is configured to generate light beams, the opticalsystem is configured to enhance the uniformity of the object under testilluminated by the light source array, the light source array comprisesa plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) configured to generate lightbeams with different wavelengths, and the emission spectrum of the solarsimulator complies with a predetermined standard.

Another aspect of the disclosure provides an aging test system. In oneembodiment of the disclosure, the aging test system for a solar cellcomprises a light source, a cooling system, a holding device, anirradiance measurement device, and a temperature measurement device. Inone embodiment of the disclosure, the light source includes a pluralityof LEDs configured to generate light beams with different wavelengths,and the emission spectrum of the light source complies with apredetermined standard. In one embodiment of the disclosure, the coolingsystem is configured to attach to the light source, the holding deviceis configured to hold an object under test illuminated by the lightsource, the irradiance measurement device is configured to measure theirradiance of the light source, and the temperature measurement deviceis configured to measure the temperature of the object under test.

The foregoing has outlined rather broadly the features and technicaladvantages of the disclosure in order that the detailed description ofthe disclosure that follows may be better understood. Additionalfeatures and advantages of the disclosure will be described hereinafter,and form the subject of the claims of the disclosure. It should beappreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and specificembodiment disclosed might be readily utilized as a basis for modifyingor designing other structures or processes for carrying out the samepurposes of the disclosure. It should also be realized by those skilledin the art that such equivalent constructions do not depart from thespirit and scope of the disclosure as set forth in the appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute apart of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the disclosureand, together with the description, serve to explain the principles ofthe disclosure.

FIG. 1 shows a measurement system for a solar cell according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 shows a diagram of an arrangement of an LED array of the lightsource according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 shows an irradiance variation in which current is output in astep form;

FIG. 4 shows an irradiance variation in which an instantaneous currentis output;

FIG. 5 shows a package diagram of the array elements 21 to 29 accordingto another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 shows a circuit diagram of the load according to one embodimentof the present disclosure; and

FIG. 7 shows a circuit diagram of the load according to anotherembodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference tothe accompanying drawings. The embodiments may, however, be embodied inmany different forms and should not be construed as limited to theembodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided sothat this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fullyconvey the scope of the embodiments to those skilled in the art.

FIG. 1 shows a measurement system 100 for a solar cell according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure. The measurement system 100comprises a light source 101, a holding device 102, a measurement device103, a direct current supply device 104, and a computer system 105. Thelight source 101 is configured to generate light beams, which complieswith International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)-60904-9 ed2.0 ClassB, IEC-60904-9 ed2.0 Class A, Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) C8933:2005 Class B, or JIS C 8933:2005 Class A standards. The lightsource 101 is composed of a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs)configured to generate light beams with different wavelengths. The LEDhas the advantage of small volume and can be arranged in an array type.

Unlike a solar simulator composed of a single light source, a LED solarsimulator comprises a plurality of LEDs with various wavelengths, andthe selection of LEDs is base on the requirement of IEC-60904. Thedisclosure combines the special distribution with the spectraldistribution of LEDs in order to generate the necessary irradiance andspectral distribution, since various kinds of LEDs have differentspectral distributions and emission intensities.

In addition, when LEDs are arranged in an array type, the emission areais enlarged, the irradiance and the uniformity are enhanced, and thesize of the array can vary according to requirements. The opticalstructure of the light source of the solar simulator of the presentinvention is simpler than the solar simulator of the prior art. Inaddition, an LED solar simulator offers additional benefits such as lowcost, long lifespan, and low power consumption.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure of the disclosure,the emission spectrum of the light source 101 complies with IEC-60904-9ed2.0 Class A standard and JIS C 8933:2005 Class A standard. Accordingto one embodiment of the present disclosure of the disclosure, the lightsource 101 can generate an irradiance of 100-2000 W/m² on an illuminatedsurface. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure of thedisclosure, the light source 101 comprises a light source array 1012.The light source array 1012 is an aluminum substrate with circuitsmounted on a single surface. A plurality of LEDs are mounted on thesingle surface, and a cooling system, such as a cooling fin 1011, isattached to the other surface. The cooling system can comprise a metalsubstrate circuit board or a ceramic substrate circuit board to conductheat. The light source array 1012 can be, but is not limited to, sevenkinds of LEDs with different wavelengths. The spectral range of thelight source generated from the light source 101 is approximately 0.3 to1.1 μm. In addition, the light source 101 also comprises an opticalintegrator 1013, which is composed of four reflection mirrors. Thereflection mirror can be a plane mirror or an embossed mirror made up ofaluminum. Therefore, the light with different wavelengths generated fromthe light source array 1012 can be mixed adequately so as to enhanceuniformity of the light on an illuminated surface or on an object. Theoptical integrator is used to make the uniformity of the light on theilluminated surface comply with the requirement of IEC-60904 Class Astandard or JIS C 8933:2005 Class A standard. Referring to FIG. 1, theoptical integrator can further combine with an optical integrator array1014. The optical integrator array 1014 is used to enhance the mixing ofthe light from different kinds of LEDs. By using the optical integratorarray 1014, the depth d of the optical integrator 103 can be reduced,and the uniformity of the light can be further enhanced.

The holding device 102 in FIG. 1 is configured to hold an object undertest 107. The holding device 102 can be connected to a temperaturecontrol device (not shown) to control the temperature of its surface andmaintain the object under test 107 at a constant temperature. Inaddition, the holding device 102 can cooperate with a belt conveyer (notshown), so that a next object under test can be replaced automaticallyafter the measurement of the object under test 107 is completed. Inaddition, the holding device 102 can cooperate with a landing (notshown) to adjust the distance between the object under test 107 and thelight source 101. According to one embodiment of the present disclosureof the disclosure, the object under test 107 is a solar cell. Themeasurement device 103 comprises a voltage measurement device 1034 and acurrent measurement device 1033 used to measure the voltage and currentof the object under test 107 after the object under test 107 isilluminated by the light source. An I-V characteristics curve isobtained after the measurement. In addition, according to one embodimentof the present disclosure of the disclosure, the measurement device 103comprises a load 106, such as a resistor, a variable resistor, aresistor array, a transistor, a MOSFET transistor, or an electronicload. The value of the load 106 can be a constant, manual adjustment, ora variable controlled by a program. The direct current supply device 104has seven driving channels for providing stable current or instantaneouscurrent. These currents are used to drive the seven kinds of LEDs withdifferent wavelengths so as to control the intensity or spectrum of thelight source generated from the light source 101. If the currentrequirement of certain kinds of LEDs is similar, the certain kinds ofLEDs can be connected in series to reduce the number of the channels soas to reduce the cost.

Referring to FIG. 1, the measurement device 103 comprises an irradiancemeasurement device 1031, which is used to measure the irradiance of thelight source received by a detection unit 108 on the holding device 102.The measurement device 103 further comprises a temperature measurementdevice 1032, which is used to measure the temperature of a temperaturesensing unit 109 attached below the object under test 107. According toone embodiment of the present disclosure, the computer system 105comprises a data acquisition unit 1051, a load control signal generatingunit 1052, and a multichannel control signal generating unit 1053. Auser can control the action of different units and acquisition of databy programs in the computer system 105. For example, the multichannelcontrol signal generating unit 1053 is used to control the directcurrent supply device 104 for adjusting the intensity, spectraldistribution, and emission time of the light source generated from thelight source 101. Alternatively, the value of the load 106 can bealtered by the load control signal generating unit 1052 when the lightsource generates light. After the value of the load 106 is altered, thedata of current, voltage, irradiance, and temperature is obtained by thedata acquisition unit 1051. Subsequently, different values of the loadare altered and the data acquisition actions are repeated so as tomeasure the property of the object under test in different loadconditions or in different irradiance conditions. However, thedisclosure is not limited to this embodiment.

Since the light source 101 is used to measure a solar cell, it shouldcomply with the related standards of a solar simulator, such asIEC-60904 or JIS standard. From the spectral irradiance table of thestandard, a solar simulator is required to emit light with a sufficientirradiance at a specific wavelength range. FIG. 2 shows a diagram of anarrangement of an LED array 200 of the light source 101 according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure. The LED array 200 comprises aplurality of array elements 21 to 29. Each array element comprises aplurality of LEDs with different wavelengths. According to oneembodiment of the present disclosure, each array element comprises atleast one LED having fluorescence powder. According to anotherembodiment of the disclosure, the array element 21 comprises an LED 201with a main wavelength between 300 and 400 nm, an LED 202 with a mainwavelength between 400 and 500 nm, an LED 203 with a main wavelengthbetween 500 and 600 nm, an LED 204 with a main wavelength between 600and 700 nm, an LED 205 with a main wavelength between 700 and 800 nm, anLED 206 with a main wavelength between 800 and 900 nm, and an LED 207with a main wavelength between 900 and 1100 nm, wherein the LED 204comprises a blue LED chip and fluorescence powder, and the spectralrange is approximately 500 to 700 nm after the fluorescence powder isexcited by blue light. According to another embodiment of thedisclosure, the main wavelength of the selected LED 201 is 395 nm, themain wavelength of the LED 202 is 465 nm, the main wavelength of the LED203 is 510 nm, the main wavelength of the LED 204 is 615 nm, the mainwavelength of the LED 205 is 740 nm, the main wavelength of the LED 206is 850 nm, and the main wavelength of the LED 207 is 940 nm. Therefore,the emission intensity of each LED can be adjusted by different value ofthe current supplied by the direct current supply device 104, and thusthe light source illuminating the object under test can be produced.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the cover area ofthe LED array element 21 is the product of width W and length L, and thearea is approximately between 1 cm² and 50 cm². The periodic arrangementof the LED array 200 shown in FIG. 2 is not the only possible periodicarrangement. The best arrangement of the LED array 200 is arrangedaccording to a combination of variables including the LED type, theirradiance of the LED with different wavelengths, and the shape of theoptical integrator. The combination of variables is used to achieve auniform mixing light and obtain an LED array which meets therequirements. For example, the LED array element 21 can be composed ofan LED 201 with a main wavelength of 395 nm, an LED 202 with a mainwavelength of 465 nm, an LED 203 with a main wavelength of 510 nm, twoLEDs 204 with a main wavelength of 615 nm, an LED 205 with a mainwavelength of 740 nm, an LED 206 with a main wavelength of 850 nm, andtwo LEDs 207 with a main wavelength of 940 nm.

The direct current supply device 104 can not only provide a stablecurrent for LED, but can also provide an instantaneous current with asimilar square wave by a switch so that the LED can emit in a short timeand generate a flash exceeding 100 milliseconds. In addition, differentirradiance is generated by altering the value of driving current, andthe variation of a solar cell is measured under different irradiance.According to an algorithm of IEC 60891 standard, a serial resistance(R_(S)) of the equivalent model of the solar cell can be calculated bymeasuring solar cell properties in different irradiance conditions. FIG.3 shows an irradiance variation in which current is output in a stepform. An I-V characteristics curve of the object under test underirradiances of 500 W/m² and 1000 W/m² can be measured quickly in thiscurrent waveform. FIG. 4 shows an irradiance variation in which aninstantaneous current is output. The instantaneous current is a pulsecurrent with different peak value, and a solar simulator can generateirradiance with different intensity by the different peak value of theinstantaneous current. An I-V characteristics curve of the object undertest under irradiances of 200 W/m², 500 W/m², and 1000 W/m² can bemeasured quickly in this current waveform, and thus the serialresistance of the solar cell can be calculated. However, the disclosureis not limited to this embodiment.

In addition, LED chips with different wavelengths can be packaged in asingle LED so as to improve the density of the LED chips. In this way,the number of the LED devices can be reduced, and the mixing of lightcan be more uniform. FIG. 5 shows a package diagram of the arrayelements 21 to 29 according to another embodiment of the presentdisclosure, wherein the array element 21 comprises two LEDs 51 and 52.The LED 51 comprises five LED chips 511 to 515 with a multi-chippackage, wherein the emission wavelength of the LED chip 511 is 395 nm,the emission wavelength of the LED chip 512 is 465 nm, the emissionwavelength of the LED chip 513 is 510 nm, and the emission wavelength ofthe LED chips 514 and 515 is 615 nm. The LED 52 comprises four LED chips521 to 524 with a multi-chip package, wherein the emission wavelength ofthe LED chip 521 is 740 nm, the emission wavelength of the LED chip 522is 850 nm, and the emission wavelength of the LED chips 523 and 524 is940 nm. The current LED package technique is classified into two kinds:flip chip technique and wire bond technique. In this embodiment, thechips 511 to 515 of the LED 51 are flip chip packages, and the chips 521to 524 of the LED 51 are wire bond packages. However, the disclosure isnot limited to this embodiment.

In addition, the LED solar cell measurement system of the disclosure canbe used to measure the spectrum response of a solar cell. The operationmethod is to measure the value of a short current in a standardcondition at first. Next, the irradiance of a certain kind of LEDs, suchas the LED 202 with a main wavelength of 465 nm, is reduced slightly,and the same measurement is performed again. Therefore, the approximatespectrum response of the solar cell at a wavelength of 465 nm isobtained. In this way, seven kinds of LEDs with different wavelengths inthe embodiment can obtain seven data points in a spectrum response curve(X-axis current signal and the Y-axis wavelength signal). Using moreLEDs with different wavelengths in the solar simulator allows obtaininga more accurate spectrum response curve. However, the disclosure is notlimited to this embodiment.

FIG. 6 shows a circuit diagram of the load 106 according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure. According to the embodiment, theload 106 is implemented by an NMOS transistor N₁. Referring to FIG. 6, aload control program in the computer system 105 outputs a signal to aload control signal generating unit 1052 for generating a controlsignal. The resistance of the NMOS transistor N₁ can be adjusted by thecontrol signal. FIG. 7 shows a circuit diagram of the load 106 accordingto another embodiment of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, theload 106 is composed of a set of NMOS transistors N₁ to N₄ connected inseries and a set of resistors R₁ to R₄ connected in series, wherein theset of NMOS transistors N₁ to N₄ and the set of resistors R₁ to R₄ areconnected in parallel. Referring to FIG. 7, the load control program inthe computer 105 outputs signals to the load control signal generatingunit 1052 for generating a plurality of control signals S₁ to S₄. TheNMOS transistors N₁to N₄ can be turned on selectively according to thecontrol signals S₁ to S₄, so that the equivalent series resistance ofthe load 106 can be selectively adjusted. The switching resistance rangeof the load 106 can be increased by connecting more NMOS transistors andresistors in series. However, the disclosure is not limited to thisembodiment.

In conclusion, the solar cell measurement system of the disclosure cansimulate solar spectra in different conditions, such as in the eveningor in the morning, without replacing filter plates to filter irradiancelight. The output intensity of the light can be adjusted at any time viaa multichannel direct current supply device so that the property of thesolar cell in different load conditions, or in different irradiance orspectral conditions, can be obtained. The typical measurement systemusing a xenon lamp is classified into to two types: flash light andsteady-state light, and both of them should be acquired and set uptogether according to the requirement. The light source of themeasurement system in the disclosure is suitable for a flash operation,which can be used in a solar cell efficiency measurement, and issuitable for a steady-state operation, which can be used in a solar cellaging, hotspot test, NOCT (Nominal Operation Cell Temperature) test,performance at NOCT test, or temperature coefficient test. Therefore,the cost can be saved because only one light source is required. The LEDsolar simulator can also be used in a light soaking experiment toperform an aging test of the solar cell, since irradiance for longperiods of time is required to measure the irradiance and temperature ofan object under test. The solar cell measurement system in thedisclosure can be used in the spectrum response measurement of the solarcell. Using more LEDs with different wavelengths in the light source 101allows a more accurate spectrum response curve to be obtained.

Although the disclosure and its advantages have been described indetail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions andalterations can be made herein without departing from the spirit andscope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. For example,many of the processes discussed above can be implemented in differentmethodologies and replaced by other processes, or a combination thereof.

Moreover, the scope of the present application is not intended to belimited to the particular embodiments of the process, machine,manufacture, composition of matter, means, methods and steps describedin the specification. As one of ordinary skill in the art will readilyappreciate from the disclosure of the disclosure , processes, machines,manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps, presentlyexisting or later to be developed, that perform substantially the samefunction or achieve substantially the same result as the correspondingembodiments described herein may be utilized according to the disclosure. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to include within theirscope such processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter,means, methods, or steps.

1. A measurement system, comprising: a light source comprising aplurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) with different wavelengths,wherein the emission spectrum of the light source complies with apredetermined standard; a holding device configured to hold an objectunder test; and a measurement device configured to measure theelectrical properties of the object under test after the object undertest is illuminated by the light source.
 2. The measurement system ofclaim 1, further comprising a direct current supply device, wherein thedirect current supply device has a plurality of driving channels used todrive the plurality of LEDs with different wavelengths and control theintensity or the spectrum of the light source.
 3. The measurement systemof claim 1, wherein the light source is selected from the groupconsisting of an optical integrator, an optical integrator array, andthe combination thereof, and the light source is configured to enhancethe uniformity of the light source.
 4. The measurement system of claim1, further comprising an irradiance measurement device configured tomeasure the irradiance of the light source.
 5. The measurement system ofclaim 1, further comprising a temperature measurement device configuredto measure the temperature of the object under test.
 6. The measurementsystem of claim 1, wherein the object under test is a solar cell.
 7. Themeasurement system of claim 1, wherein the measurement system comprisesa load, and the resistance of the load is adjustable.
 8. The measurementsystem of claim 1, wherein the main wavelength of the LEDs withdifferent wavelengths is selected from the group consisting of 300 to400 nm, 400 to 700 nm, 700 to 1100 nm and the combination thereof. 9.The measurement system of claim 1, wherein the predetermined standard isIEC-60904-9 ed2.0 Class C, JIS C 8933:2005 Class C, IEC-60904-9 ed2.0Class A, IEC-60904-9 ed2.0 Class B, JIS C 8933:2005 Class A, or JIS C8933:2005 Class B.
 10. The measurement system of claim 6, wherein theelectrical property comprises the voltage and current properties of thesolar cell.
 11. The measurement system of claim 1, wherein the lightsource comprises a light source array, and the light source arraycomprises at least five LEDs with different wavelengths.
 12. Themeasurement system of claim 1, wherein the light source generates anapproximate irradiance of 100 to 2000 W/m².
 13. The measurement systemof claim 1, wherein the light source comprises a light source array, andthe light source array is composed of a plurality of array elements,wherein each array element comprises an LED with a multi-chip package,and the LED with the multi-chip package comprises a plurality of LEDchips with different main wavelengths.
 14. The measurement system ofclaim 1, further comprising a temperature control device to control thetemperature of the object under test.
 15. A solar simulator, comprising:a cooling system; a holding device configured to hold an object undertest; a light source array attached to the cooling system and configuredto generate a light source; and an optical system configured to enhancethe uniformity of the object under test illuminated by the light sourcearray; wherein the light source array comprises a plurality of lightemitting diodes (LEDs) with different wavelengths, and the emissionspectrum of the solar simulator complies with a predetermined standard.16. The solar simulator of claim 15, wherein the object under test is asolar cell.
 17. The solar simulator of claim 15, wherein the coolingsystem is selected from the group consisting of a metal substratecircuit board, a ceramic substrate circuit board, a cooling fin, and thecombination thereof.
 18. The solar simulator of claim 15, wherein thelight source is selected from the group consisting of an opticalintegrator, an optical integrator array, and the combination thereof,and the optical system is configured to enhance the uniformity of thelight source.
 19. The solar simulator of claim 15, wherein thearrangement of the LEDs is a periodic arrangement.
 20. The solarsimulator of claim 15, wherein the main wavelength of the LEDs withdifferent wavelengths is selected from the group consisting of 300 to400 nm, 400 to 700 nm, 700 to 1100 nm, and the combination thereof. 21.The solar simulator of claim 15, wherein the predetermined standard isIEC-60904-9 ed2.0 Class C, JIS C 8933:2005 Class C, IEC-60904-9 ed2.0Class A, IEC-60904-9 ed2.0 Class B, JIS C 8933:2005 Class A, or JIS C8933:2005 Class B.
 22. The solar simulator of claim 15, wherein thelight source array comprises at least five kinds of LED with differentwavelengths.
 23. The solar simulator of claim 15, wherein the lightsource array is composed of a plurality of array elements, and the areaof each array element is approximately between 1 cm² and 50 cm².
 24. Thesolar simulator of claim 15, wherein the light source array generates anapproximate irradiance of 100 to 2000 W/m².
 25. The solar simulator ofclaim 15, wherein the light source array is composed of a plurality ofarray elements, each array element comprises an LED with a multi-chippackage, and the LED with the multi-chip package comprises a pluralityof LED chips with different main wavelengths.
 26. The solar simulator ofclaim 15, wherein the light source array is composed of a plurality ofarray elements, and each array element at least comprises an LED havingfluorescence powder.
 27. An aging test system for solar cells,comprising: a light source comprising a plurality of light emittingdiodes (LEDs) with different wavelengths, wherein the emission spectrumof the light source complies with a predetermined standard; a coolingsystem configured to attach to the light source; a holding deviceconfigured to hold an object under test illuminated by the light source;an irradiance measurement device configured to measure the irradiance ofthe light source; and a temperature measurement device configured tomeasure the temperature of the object under test.
 28. The aging testsystem of claim 27, further comprising a direct current supply device,wherein the direct current supply device has a plurality of drivingchannels used to drive the plurality of the LEDs with differentwavelengths and control the intensity or the spectrum of the lightsource.
 29. The aging test system of claim 27, wherein the light sourceis selected from the group consisting of an optical integrator, anoptical integrator array, and the combination thereof, and the lightsource is configured to enhance the uniformity of the light source. 30.The aging test system of claim 27, wherein the predetermined standard isIEC-60904-9 ed2.0 Class C, JIS C 8933:2005 Class C, IEC-60904-9 ed2.0Class A, IEC-60904-9 ed2.0 Class B, JIS C 8933:2005 Class A, or JIS C8933:2005 Class B.
 31. The aging test system of claim 27, wherein thelight source comprises a light source array, the light source array iscomposed of a plurality of array elements, and each array elementcomprises at least five LEDs with different wavelengths.
 32. The agingtest system of claim 27, wherein the light source generates anapproximate irradiance of 100 to 2000 W/m².
 33. The aging test system ofclaim 27, wherein the light source array is composed of a plurality ofarray elements, each array element comprises an LED with a multi-chippackage, and the LED with the multi-chip package comprises a pluralityof LED chips with different main wavelengths.